Solo Tone

Hold On Till May (feat. Lindsey Stamey)

Pierce the Veil

Guitarrock2010s+

Original Gear

GuitarFender Stratocaster (SSS configuration)

AmpUnknown (no explicit amp model confirmed for studio recording; likely high-headroom clean amp typical for Pierce the Veil's studio tones, possibly Fender or Marshall; see warnings)

PickupsFender single-coil (stock Strat SSS set, model unspecified)

Amp Settings

gain7

bass6

mid6

treble5.5

reverb3.5

presence6

Effects & Signal Chain

delayUnknown Delay pedal (model unknown)

reverbUnknown Reverb pedal (model unknown)

Notes

Studio recording, 2012 (Collide With The Sky album). Gear confirmed for 'Hold On Till May' solo: Stratocaster SSS. No explicit amp or pedal model confirmed for the studio version; forum and cover sources reference modelers and live rigs, but not the original studio chain.

Tone Character(10)

singing sustainsmooth and melodicclear note separationslightly compressed attackambient spaciousnesswarm upper midsnot overly saturateddelicate vibratoarticulate single notesmildly scooped highs

Difficulty

The solo is intermediate due to its melodic phrasing, expressive bends, and need for dynamic control, but does not require advanced speed or complex techniques.

Sources

Pierce The Veil - Hold On Till May (sabit version) Gear ...Pierce the veil - forum topic

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